Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder which usually strikes people in middle and later life.
Ear Nose and Throat Health
Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, or if someone has had a cardiac arrest.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, potentially fatal, infection that most commonly affects the lungs.
Asthma inhalers: how do I use my puffer?
It is important to use your aerosol inhaler or puffer properly, so that you receive the correct dosage of your asthma medicine.
Voice changes
Voice changes can happen with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes a change in the voice can be a sign of a more serious problem.
Video: Choking – Dr Golly
One of the most frightening things that can happen to your child is choking. Dr Golly explains how best to prevent choking episodes and what to do if your child begins to choke.
Peak flow meters
A peak flow meter is a simple hand-held device that you can use at home to keep track of your asthma. It measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs – your peak expiratory flow (PEF).
Pneumonia in children
Find out the symptoms of pneumonia in children, as well as common causes and treatment.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection that affects mainly babies under a year old and may cause breathing difficulties, wheeze and a cough.
Lungs and breathing
The lungs are the largest organ of the respiratory system. The respiratory system supplies the oxygen needed by the cells of the body and takes away the waste carbon dioxide.
